A Taste Of Their Own Medicine

Men’s Season Starts With Blown 13-Point Lead

SportsJulian McKenzie — Published November 11, 2013 | Updated November 12, 2013 at 3:27am

Last Thursday night, the Citadins gave Concordia a taste of its own medicine.

Playing their season opener, the Stingers led for most of the game as they took a 52-46 lead into the fourth period.

But they soon saw that six-point lead turn into a 53-53 tie just over two minutes into the final frame, before finally giving up the lead for good on a Citadins jumper moments later. The Stingers ultimately lost 69-62.

“We turned over the ball a little bit too much,” said sophomore forward Michael Fosu, who scored 11 points and garnered seven rebounds for the Stingers.

“Some of my teammates were frustrated with each other,” he continued.

“In the first half, we were playing good basketball, but in the second half, we were just pressing too much.”

The Stingers’ strong start saw them lead by as much as 13 points in the second period after a back-and-forth opening frame.

But the team’s inability to follow head coach John Dore’s instructions saw that lead quickly evaporate in the second half.

“[Dore] was just telling us to control the pace,” said Fosu. “Just make efficient plays down the stretch. Don’t rush anything and we’d be good down in the fourth quarter, but we didn’t execute.”

Despite the loss, the Stingers nonetheless have reason to smile after receiving a strong performance from former Bishop’s Gaiters forward Mukiya Post. Post, making his debut as a Stinger, put on a dominating performance on Thursday, leading the team with 18 points—12 from the three-point line—and adding seven rebounds in 37 minutes of work.

The Stingers do have some time to lick their wounds before their next game—their home opener versus Bishop’s is on Saturday, Nov. 16. Tip-off is at 4 p.m.